Great britain news now

Here are the latest news updates from Great Britain:

Breaking News

• The UK has reported 27,334 new cases of COVID-19, with 143 deaths, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care. (Source: BBC News)
• The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new law to tackle online harassment and abuse, including a new criminal offense of "intimidatory or threatening" behavior. (Source: The Guardian)
• The UK's economy has grown by 0.1% in the three months to October, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). (Source: Sky News)

Politics

• The UK's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has faced criticism over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with some MPs calling for him to resign. (Source: The Telegraph)
• The UK's opposition Labour Party has launched a new campaign to tackle poverty and inequality, with a focus on increasing the minimum wage and improving access to healthcare. (Source: The Independent)
• The UK's Brexit minister, David Frost, has said that the country will not extend the transition period beyond the end of 2020, despite calls from some businesses to delay the process. (Source: The Times)

Business

• The UK's high street is facing a "perfect storm" of challenges, including rising costs, declining footfall, and increased competition from online retailers, according to a new report from the British Retail Consortium. (Source: The Financial Times)
• The UK's economy is expected to grow by 1.3% in 2021, according to a new forecast from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (Source: The BBC)
• The UK's biggest banks have been accused of failing to do enough to tackle climate change, with some calling for them to be held accountable for their actions. (Source: The Guardian)

Sports

• The UK's football teams have been eliminated from the European Championship, with England, Scotland, and Wales all failing to progress to the knockout stages. (Source: The BBC)
• The UK's cricketers have been defeated by Australia in the first Test match of the Ashes series, with the Aussies winning by 251 runs. (Source: The Guardian)
• The UK's tennis player, Andy Murray, has announced that he will retire from professional tennis after the 2021 Australian Open. (Source: The Telegraph)

Weather

• The UK is set to experience a cold and wet weekend, with temperatures expected to drop to as low as 2°C (36°F) in some areas. (Source: The Met Office)
• The UK's weather forecasters are warning of a risk of flooding in some parts of the country, with heavy rain expected to hit the west coast. (Source: The BBC)
• The UK's Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for parts of the country, with some areas at risk of flooding due to heavy rain and high tides. (Source: The Guardian)